News for Restaurants in San Diego February 2016 Archive

Chef Brian Malarkey (Searsucker, Herringbone, Green Acre) and Christopher Puffer will open Herb & Wood in Little Italy. The menu will be centered around herbs, roasted vegetables, meats and wild-caught seafood. Look for a March 2016 debut. Sister spot Herb & Eatery will be a café and market. The two concepts will collectively be called The Herb Shop. Herb & Wood, 2210 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, no phone.

“Top chef” alum Richard Blais took San Diego by storm with his modern-chic Juniper & Ivy. His The Crack Shack is a fun outdoor "coop" with casual walk-up service and tasty eats. The Crack Shack, 2266 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-795-3299.

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The Bird's the WordRoscoe's House of Chicken 'n' Waffles, the soul food mini-chain with several locations in Los Angeles and Orange County, is looking to expand to San Diego. A specific site has not been set yet.

The Hake Kitchen & Bar in La Jolla has temporarily closed for renovations and expansion. The seafood restaurant will add 2,000 square feet and 60 seats. Ocean views will be a new part of the dining experience. The re-opening is slated for Spring 2016. The Hake Kitchen & Bar, 1250 Prospect St., Ste. B10, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-454-1637.

The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines is temporarily closed for remodeling. Expect it to re-open in June 2016 with a new patio design, including a wood-burning rotisserie, as well as a revamped kitchen and menu overhaul from executive chef Jeff Jackson. The Grill, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-453-4420.